A public subReddit for the discussion of rockhounding, rock collecting, crystals and mineralogy, geology, lapidary arts and rocks in general. Topics include outings and trips, polishing, tumbling, cabochons, slabs and specimens. Feel free to ask a question or post a picture.

No metaphysical bullshit posts. Period.

If you're posting an ID request, please take clear, well-lit, up-close shots that will allow for proper identification. Also provide any additional information that may be pertinent such as where it was found, hardness, results of a streak test, weight, etc.

If you post photos that you didn't take yourself, please credit the original photographer even if it means spending a couple of minutes on Google Images finding the original source.

Found a cool rock and you need help IDing it? No need. It's most definitely slag. /thread.

Prepare to be upvoted, although mine requires anything more to add to general knowledge gained. So lets just do this - KNOWLEDGE. Also, it is highly likely that this specimen if from one of the high-volume locales in The Democratic Republic of Congo.